Mercedes1987 500 SEC Specs

1987 (C126) Mercedes 500 SEC Specifications & Performance

1987 - 1991 (C126)

Tech Specs Summary


5 L V8

146 mph

7.2 seconds

261 BHP

25.4 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

510 L
kg
1,650 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
7.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
158 BHP/Tonne
Power
261 BHP
Torque
299 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.4 mpg
Urban
17.9 mpg
Extra Urban
32.1 mpg
Total Range
502 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
5 Litre
4,973 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
261 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
265 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
299 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
405 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M117 E50
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
96.5 x 85 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.14:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
52 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
33 BHP
Unitary Capacity
622 cc
BMEP
10.2 Bar
148.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
510 L
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,650 kg
Gross Weight
2,170 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,828 mm
Height
1,407 mm
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
Front Track
1,555 mm
Rear Track
1,527 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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3.1

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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